The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety
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HERSHEY, Pa. -- Back-to-school time can be a mixed bag of emotions -- sadness that summer is ending, excitement to see friends again and anticipation about what the year ahead will bring. For some children, however, first-day jitters can turn into lingering anxiety.
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The Medical Minute: Helping kids tackle back-to-school anxiety
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HERSHEY, Pa. -- Back-to-school time can be a mixed bag of emotions -- sadness that summer is ending, excitement to see friends again and anticipation about what the year ahead will bring. For some children, however, first-day jitters can turn into lingering anxiety.